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For travelers seeking spontaneity and adventure this fall, Windstar Cruises, leader in small ship luxury cruising, is sharing its top sailing destinations and savings to take advantage of for the new season. Whether it’s a vacation to chase the warmth of the summer sun, celebrate a special autumn occasion or holiday, or to explore some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, travelers can take … [Read more...]

Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine Now in its 25th year, Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine is published bi-monthly and available worldwide through digital subscription. It offers the latest news in cruise and travel, with in-depth features on voyages, new ships, the best destinations, readers' picks, onboard cuisine, entertainment, and more! Source: Porthole.com … [Read more...]

The Virgin brand’s founder has sailed on special sailings on multiple occasions. This time he had a special treat for passengers. Virgin Voyages has tried to shake up traditional cruise line entertainment. It has offered a drag show, a sex therapist, and the famed Scarlett Party, which takes over the whole ship. In a broad sense, the cruise line has what you might call a sophisticated party vibe. … [Read more...]

This week, Seatrade Cruise Med in Malaga will show a strong presence of MedCruise members exhibiting but also speaking in several panels, focused on diverse major themes like the state of the Mediterranean cruise industry, the social and economic impact of cruise tourism, sustainable destinations, decarbonisation, women leadership in the industry and more. On the 13th of September, the association … [Read more...]

Hurtigruten is not only the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal cruise voyages but also the best opportunity to see what has once again been ranked as the number one bucket list trip/experience: the Northern Lights. September marks the start of the official Aurora Borealis season, and the coming months will provide one of the best ever viewing opportunities as the Sun heads towards solar maximum in … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean's viral 274-night world cruise has ended after visiting around 60 countries across seven continents, including Antarctica.On Tuesday morning, Serenade of the Seas returned to Miami to complete a 9-month journey around the world that visited all 7 continents.This was Royal Caribbean's first every foray into offering a world cruise, and it was not only successful, but generated a lot … [Read more...]

Passengers onboard Serenade of the Seas are preparing to say goodbye to their home away from home for the last nine months.  After 274 days at sea, and countless viral videos on TikTok, the Radiance-class vessel is preparing for disembarkation in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.  The 2,476-passenger vessel just completed its final port call of the trip at the cruise … [Read more...]

A Carnival Cruise Line ship struck “an errant piece of drifting ice last Thursday while sailing in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska,” the company confirmed to FOX Business on Monday. The hull of the Carnival Spirit underwent an assessment and no damage was found, the company said. The ship continued on its current seven-day cruise that arrives back in Seattle, Washington, on Tuesday. Carnival said “the … [Read more...]

Many travelers like to take a few snacks along when they are exploring a new destination, but cruise passengers are not permitted to take food off their ship in ports of call. Carnival Cruise Line has responded to guest concerns on this restriction and explained that it is not uncommon, no matter where ships are sailing. The issue comes through John Heald, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand … [Read more...]

One of Carnival’s cruise lines refueled a cruise ship with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel yesterday for the first time. AIDA Cruises tested the fuel in AIDAPrima while the ship was in Rotterdam. The cruise line is testing the performance to see if it can be used in regular ship operations. The Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) sustainable biofuel supplied by VARO Energy is expected to reduce greenhouse … [Read more...]

Tropical Storm Francine is gaining momentum in the Gulf of Mexico and could potentially impact cruise operations out of the Port of Galveston and the Port of New Orleans this week. The storm, forecasted to become a hurricane by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is expected to bring dangerous storm surges and hurricane-force winds to the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines, posing a significant … [Read more...]

Overtourism is a rising issue around the world, but Royal Caribbean's CEO thinks cruise ships are being unfairly targeted.Cruise ships have long been the singled out for overtourism, particularly in Europe. However, Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean's President and CEO, argues people underestimate the value cruise ships bring to the tourism industry. Each year, over 20 million people take a … [Read more...]

PortMiami has received a $19,547,316 grant from the Resilient Florida Program to build a new elevated Berth 10 bulkhead system. This project will safeguard the uplands from flooding and damage due to sea level rise, in alignment with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Climate Action Strategy and Future-Ready Economic Plan. “This funding from the Resilient Florida Program is a … [Read more...]

Greece is taking decisive steps to manage the overwhelming influx of tourists by introducing a €20 (approximately $22) fee for cruise ship passengers arriving in Santorini and Mykonos. The announcement comes as the Greek government seeks to address the strain on local infrastructure and environmental resources caused by a surge in visitor numbers. Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises has announced its summer 2026 sailings, featuring 77 new European itineraries. Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, and Azamara Onward will operate in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, with extended stays in Greece, Ireland, and the British Isles. Notably, three solar eclipse cruises in August 2026 will allow guests to witness this spectacular event at sea. Guests who book before … [Read more...]

Anna Nash has been appointed President of Explora Journeys, a brand of the MSC Group, reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Most recently, she was Chief Commercial Officer at Aman, shaping the company’s global strategies and brand expansion. During her ten years at Aman, Anna also served as chief marketing officer and chief communications … [Read more...]

Anna Nash has been appointed President of Explora Journeys, a brand of the MSC Group, reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Most recently, she was Chief Commercial Officer at Aman, shaping the company’s global strategies and brand expansion. During her ten years at Aman, Anna also served as chief marketing officer and chief communications … [Read more...]

The wait is over. Royal Caribbean International is gearing up to bring back one of its most cherished destinations, Labadee, Haiti. Labadee, a private destination operated by the cruise line, has been absent from itineraries since March 2024 due to escalating instability in Haiti. However, recent developments, including the return of airlines to local airports and an increase in … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises is pleased to unveil its 2026 summer sailings, featuring 77 new itineraries that will take guests to captivating destinations, iconic landmarks and ports of call that delight and inspire. Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest® and Azamara Onward® will all spend the summer season in Europe, spanning the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including extended time in Greece, Ireland, the … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean just shared a timeline for when its new beach clubs will open to passengers.Royal Caribbean is currently working on two new beach clubs, rapidly expanding its on shore experiences.Over the Ultimate World Cruise this past weekend, Royal Caribbean CEO and President Michael Bayley held a question and answer session where he shared the cruise line's plan for when the two new beach … [Read more...]